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Go Green and Save Big

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being frugal and going green, sometimes you have to cut corners. You can still shop, do home improvements, and go out for a meal. Finding ways to shop smart is easier in the current climate thanks to coupon codes, online vouchers, promo codes and deep savings in coupon apps. Environmentally Safe Shopping.

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5 Frugal Living Tips To Saving Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further. Here are 5 great tips for saving money by being frugal. Take Advantage of Discounts. Only Borrow What You Need. Buy Second-hand.

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Would You Live in the Past for Peace of Mind and Financial Well-Being?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Amy Dacyczyn, author of the 1990s wildly popular The Tightwad Gazette , once remarked that frugal living is often synonymous with green living. If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Of course, this makes sense.

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Perks and Pleasures of Homemade Baby Food

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The advantages of homemade baby food are numerous, nearly endless. A huge advantage to homemade baby food is the cost savings. High, non-degraded nutrition is a huge advantage in homemade baby foods over boxed and jarred store bought versions. #152891501 / gettyimages.com. Cost efficiency is all around us. What’s not to love?

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Safeway: Green Mountain K-Cups – $4

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If you shop at a Safeway store or affiliate like Randalls or Tom Thumb, there’s a pretty good deal on Green Mountain K-Cups this weekend. Green Mountain K-Cups (12ct) – $5. Use $1/1 Green Mountain Coffee Coupon. Thanks My Frugal Adventures !). We’ve seen a bunch of weekend K-Cup deals lately.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We take advantage of anything we can get if it is free or cheap, but do we need to? Edward Antrobus from Edward Antrobus shares My Money Pet Peeve: Skipping Frugality Because Earning More is Better. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important. I love this list. It is so practical.

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Exploring Veteran’s Benefits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, my spouse and I won’t be taking advantage of this VA benefit, but you might want to, especially when you consider the cost of a funeral and burial which can cost from $7000 to $10,000. This country has a lot of veterans. My spouse is a veteran. He is not maimed or damaged by his service in any way. VA Mortgage. According to the VA.

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